nowhere near

Idioms  

1. see under not anything like.

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Example Sentences

And while Tuchel appears certain to pick Brentford's Jordan Henderson - 36 on the day of England's first World Cup game - for his value as a leader setting an example, I am going for the younger midfield option in Manchester United's Kobbie Mainoo, even though he was nowhere near his best against Japan, especially when England were not in possession.

From BBC

"We know the tie is nowhere near done," Alessia Russo, whose goal in the first leg was her eighth in the competition this season, told BBC Sport.

From BBC

But - without minimising the impact on those whose jobs are at risk - the situation today is still nowhere near as grim as it appeared to be last summer.

From BBC

About a year ago, a group of us started holding bonfires at dedicated clearings in the woods, nowhere near enough to houses for parents to come nosing around our flickering flames.

From Literature

Bronny’s been working in the G League the last two seasons, bouncing between the big leagues and the developmental circuit, where last season his averages were solid — including 21.9 points, per game — but nowhere near as efficient as they’ve been this season.

From Los Angeles Times